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Medicines labeled for the same conditions

Alternatives to amlodipine and atorvastatin

72 other medicines are given the same way (oral) and in the same FDA class as amlodipine and atorvastatin or labeled mainly for the same use (high blood pressure); 15 are in its class, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: diltiazem, rosuvastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin and 11 more; the others include 15 angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, 10 beta-adrenergic blockers and 8 thiazide diuretics (FDA labels read October 8, 2026). In the same class, the lowest pharmacy cost is $0.0321 per simvastatin 20 mg tablet (what pharmacies paid in the NADAC survey; strengths differ).

Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as amlodipine and atorvastatin?

The first 24 of the 72, the same class first. High blood pressure lists all 88 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.

Medicine and FDA classShared indicationGeneric labelers (oral)Pharmacy costBoxed warningShortage
Amlodipine and atorvastatinHMG-CoA reductase inhibitorthis medicine6 labelers$1.34 per unit 10-40 mgNoNo current entry
Diltiazemcalcium channel blocker · same classHigh blood pressure, Angina42 labelers$0.144 per capsule 24h ER(cd) 120 mg capsuleNoA presentation being discontinued
RosuvastatinHMG-CoA reductase inhibitor · same classHeart attack and coronary artery disease, High cholesterol, High triglycerides, Stroke prevention46 labelers$0.0692 per tablet 40 mg tabletNoNo current entry
PravastatinHMG-CoA reductase inhibitor · same classHeart attack and coronary artery disease, High cholesterol, High triglycerides37 labelers$0.058 per tablet 20 mg tabletNoNo current entry
SimvastatinHMG-CoA reductase inhibitor · same classHeart attack and coronary artery disease, High cholesterol, High triglycerides27 labelers$0.0321 per tablet 20 mg tabletNoNo current entry
Nifedipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blocker · same classHigh blood pressure, Angina32 labelers$0.130 per tablet 30 mg tabletNoNo current entry
Verapamilcalcium channel blocker · same classHigh blood pressure, Angina24 labelers$0.191 per tablet 180 mg tabletNoA presentation being discontinued
LovastatinHMG-CoA reductase inhibitor · same classHeart attack and coronary artery disease, High cholesterol19 labelers$0.0436 per tablet 20 mg tabletNoNo current entry
Felodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blocker · same classHigh blood pressure14 labelers$0.123 per tablet 5 mg tabletNoNo current entry
PitavastatinHMG-CoA reductase inhibitor · same classHigh cholesterol12 labelers$0.954 per tablet 2 mg tabletNoNo current entry
Ezetimibe and simvastatindietary cholesterol absorption inhibitor · same classHeart attack and coronary artery disease, High cholesterol7 labelers$0.285 per unit 10-80 mgNoNo current entry
Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blocker · same classHigh blood pressure, Angina9 labelers$1.12 per capsule 20 mg capsuleNoNo current entry
FluvastatinHMG-CoA reductase inhibitor · same classHigh cholesterol4 labelers$2.88 per tablet 80 mg tabletNoA presentation being discontinued
Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blocker · same classHigh blood pressure1 labeler$5.24 per tablet 34 mg tabletNoNo current entry
Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blocker · same classHigh blood pressure3 labelers$1.70 per capsule 5 mg capsuleNoNo current entry
Trandolapril and verapamilcalcium channel blocker · same classHigh blood pressure1 labelern/aYesNo current entry
Metoprololbeta-adrenergic blockerHigh blood pressure, Angina, Heart attack and coronary artery disease64 labelers$0.085 per tablet 100 mg tabletNoA presentation being discontinued
Lisinoprilangiotensin converting enzyme inhibitorHigh blood pressure, Heart attack and coronary artery disease36 labelers$0.0254 per tablet 20 mg tabletYesNo current entry
Propranololbeta-adrenergic blockerHigh blood pressure, Angina38 labelers$0.0493 per tablet 20 mg tabletNoIn shortage
Losartanangiotensin 2 receptor blockerHigh blood pressure, Stroke prevention44 labelers$0.0327 per tablet 50 mg tabletYesNo current entry
Clonidinecentral alpha-2 adrenergic agonistHigh blood pressure37 labelers$0.0241 per tablet 0.1 mg tabletNoNo current entry
Valsartanangiotensin 2 receptor blockerHigh blood pressure34 labelers$0.0963 per tablet 40 mg tabletYesA presentation being discontinued
Atenololbeta-adrenergic blockerHigh blood pressure, Angina, Heart attack and coronary artery disease35 labelers$0.0217 per tablet 25 mg tabletNoNo current entry
Olmesartanangiotensin 2 receptor blockerHigh blood pressure31 labelers$0.0805 per tablet 20 mg tabletYesNo current entry
Labetalolbeta-adrenergic blockerHigh blood pressure31 labelers$0.215 per tablet 300 mg tabletNoNo current entry

Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)

What do pharmacies pay for each?

The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.

Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price

What next?

Amlodipine and atorvastatin: the full record
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